Registered Scientist (RSci)

Have you improved as a teacher since you began? Have you got a science degree, qualified teacher status and been teaching for a minimum of two years? Have you considered applying for a Registered Scientist Award (RSci)? RSci is a formal stepping stone to show improvement in your standard from qualifying and is available as a benefit of ASE membership.

Registered Scientist is a registered mark recognising excellence in science teaching and learning. We are licensed by the Science Council to award RSci to eligible members. If you are not yet a member of ASE, you can join online. RSci applicants must be active in science teaching and learning in the UK or overseas. This includes teachers in all state and independent schools, colleges and universities, as well as advisers, inspectors, consultants and researchers.

Benefits

The designation of RSci benefits all those concerned with science teaching as a profession.

Case Sudies

Dr Bernie Major RSci

"I applied for the award to gain some external recognition for the various teaching and learning activities I have undertaken and also to highlight the importance of continuing professional development to science teachers."

FAQs

I live and work outside of the UK, can I still apply for this award?

Yes. There is no restriction on international members making an application for this award. We will assess equivalency with regards to your qualifications. Please note that all supporting documents need to be provided in an English Language format. You will need to provide translations if the original documents are in any other language.